Questions

[CookieOwO]

Hi!

1. Can parrots eat biscuits or cornflakes?

2. Is toilet paper safe for parrots?

3. Are mirrors safe for parrots?

4. Is plastic safe for parrots?

 

[Jen5200]

I have a few thoughts which I noted below .

Hi!

1. Can parrots eat biscuits or cornflakes? My thoughts would be that there are much better treats for parrots to eat, such as bits of seed, fruit, veggies or nuts. You can never be really sure what’s in processed foods - and there’s almost no nutritional value for a parrot in those two (and could be harmful ingredients). Definitely wouldn’t make either biscuits or cornflakes part of a regular diet.

2. Is toilet paper safe for parrots? Not sure what context you are asking about this in. Like is it okay to give it as a toy? Toilet paper could be ingested, so I would urge caution about giving it as a toy. Some birds like playing with the toilet paper roll (the cardboard part) and that would be more likely to just be shredded.

3. Are mirrors safe for parrots? Some parrots like mirrors, others get hormonal or aggressive about seeing another bird.

4. Is plastic safe for parrots? There’s lots of parrot toys that have plastic parts - I try to stick to parrot toys and some baby toys. Nothing with small parts or pieces that might get eaten, and always check toys and remove when they start to come apart or splinter.

 

[Aspie_Aviphile]

Cornflakes and other cereals usually have added iron, which is dangerous to parrots. They're very prone to deadly iron storage disease.

 

[janiceann]

I have a few thoughts which I noted below .

Hi!

1. Can parrots eat biscuits or cornflakes? My thoughts would be that there are much better treats for parrots to eat, such as bits of seed, fruit, veggies or nuts. You can never be really sure what’s in processed foods - and there’s almost no nutritional value for a parrot in those two (and could be harmful ingredients). Definitely wouldn’t make either biscuits or cornflakes part of a regular diet.

2. Is toilet paper safe for parrots? Not sure what context you are asking about this in. Like is it okay to give it as a toy? Toilet paper could be ingested, so I would urge caution about giving it as a toy. Some birds like playing with the toilet paper roll (the cardboard part) and that would be more likely to just be shredded.

3. Are mirrors safe for parrots? Some parrots like mirrors, others get hormonal or aggressive about seeing another bird.

4. Is plastic safe for parrots? There’s lots of parrot toys that have plastic parts - I try to stick to parrot toys and some baby toys. Nothing with small parts or pieces that might get eaten, and always check toys and remove when they start to come apart or splinter.

My GCC just will NOT eat pellets. Will he be OK living on a good brand of fortified seeds and occasional fresh fruits, vegetables and homemade birdy corn breads.

 

[Jen5200]

Most experts now say that an all-seed diet often leads to health issues down the road. I would be concerned about nutrient deficiencies. Birds do not all like the same pellets - so it can take time and several different brands to find one that they like. I have 4 conures and none will eat the same pellets .

 

[Squeekmouse]

Birdie bread is a good alternative, especially if you put veggies in there. Even so, I'd recommend trying other brands of pellets, sometimes they just don't like some brands. My boys eat Harrison's adult lifetime. Avoid anything with colors or artificial ingredients and sweeteners.

My boys will happily eat ANYTHING if they see me eating it, so this is a trick you can try with Baby. Eat (or pretend to eat) a pellet or two and you may find Baby will want to try it also.

Another option is Nutriberries. Yoda and Trigger LOVE them, I hide them in foraging toys for them, treating them as treats because pellets are better for them.

1. Human food that has sugar, salt, or fats are not good for your bird. Sharing these will also encourage bad behavior (like begging and stealing your food). Human food like fresh fruits and veggies are a great thing to share with your bird... just so long as you didn't put salt/butter/cheese/chocolate/whatever on it of course. Be familiar with the list of Toxic foods to avoid though.

2. Not really safe. They can eat too much and become impacted. Also, if it's been hanging in a bathroom it's picked up lots of icky stuff from the air everytime someone flushes or paws at the toilet paper while using the facilities. Same is true for the cardboard rolls. Paper towel rolls are typically harmless but there's no guarantee that the glues used will be 100% safe.

3. Sure, just don't let them get too obsessed with them. Also be careful that they don't try to fly into them.

4. Plastic toys are typically safe. If you would feel safe with letting a human baby play with it, then it it should be safe for your bird. So plastic wrap, sharp plastics, plastic bags, dirty plastic, plastic that has chemicals on it are all bad of course.

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-...afe-fresh-foods-toxic-food-lists-sprouts.html